Dynamic resonance suppressor that automatically detects and reduces harshness and resonances.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
oeksound soothe3 vs CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter (2026)
oeksound soothe3 is best for automatically taming harshness and resonances on vocals and mixes; CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter is best for fast, aggressive FET-style compression on vocals and drums. oeksound soothe3 starts at an unpublished price and CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter at $14.99/mo (Waves Essential).
FET compressor/limiter modeling Chris Lord-Alge's hand-picked 1176-style hardware.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| oeksound soothe3 | CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | automatically taming harshness and resonances on vocals and mixes | fast, aggressive FET-style compression on vocals and drums |
| Starting price | Not public | $14.99/mo (Waves Essential) |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Automatic detection and suppression of problematic resonances, Low-latency tracking mode for vocals, Soft and Hard processing modes, Tilt controls for low-end adjustment, Multichannel support up to 9.1.6 | Models two hand-picked 1176-style hardware units ("Bluey" and "Blacky"), Ultra-fast FET attack response, Tube-like distortion character, Included in Waves Essential and Ultimate subscriptions |
| Developer | oeksound | Waves |
Questions people ask
oeksound soothe3 starts at a price not published online; CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter starts at $14.99/mo (Waves Essential).
Automatic detection and suppression of problematic resonances, Low-latency tracking mode for vocals, Soft and Hard processing modes, Tilt controls for low-end adjustment, Multichannel support up to 9.1.6.
Models two hand-picked 1176-style hardware units ("Bluey" and "Blacky"), Ultra-fast FET attack response, Tube-like distortion character, Included in Waves Essential and Ultimate subscriptions.